December 8 Leg Act News
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This week's Leg Act News focuses on this administration's impacts on rural health networks.
We urge community members to share their personal experiences to advocate for better healthcare policies and resources. We encourage writing concise, story-driven letters about issues such as long travel for care, medication delays, insurance barriers, SNAP or Medicaid loss, and rising health-care costs. Tioga County Democratic Committee members can help craft or edit your story for publication and social media posting, including anonymous sharing if needed.
Submit your stories to our website, your elected officials, the local media, and even 2026 congressional candidates. Many people face similar hardships, and collective storytelling strengthens the push for improved rural health-care funding. Ultimately, speaking out is both an act of self-advocacy and a service to the wider community.
Action Alerts/Events
Bipartisan Town Hall
December 16 - 6 pm
Taylor Theater meeting room, The Kenan Center, 433 Locust St,. Lockport, NY.
Aaron Gies, Democratic candidate for Congress, and Jim King, Republican candidate for Congress, will discuss alternatives for NY23.
Good Neighbors, a group of concerned constituents from District 23, will attempt streaming a live-feed on YouTube or FaceBook. It will also be recorded for YouTube. Questions for the debaters can be submitted to goodneighborswny@gmail.com.
Run For Something!
DO YOU WANT TO RUN FOR OFFICE? THE DEADLINE TO DECLARE A CANDIDACY IS APPROACHING. The last week in February to the end of March is the petition period, so it is time to consider getting your name on the ballot.
The NYS Board of Elections has a resource page that helps you plan Running for Office | New York State Board of Elections.
Locally, we know there will be town justice positions; at the state level, Assembly, Senate, and Governor; and federally, the NY23 Congressional seat.
Support Aaron Gies for Congress (aaronforny23.com)
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Support Kevin Stocker for Congress (stockerforcongress.com)
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Call Your Representatives
Urge them to oppose the rescission bill, fight for the restoration of SNAP benefits and health care subsidies, and stop further hurtful federal cuts:
